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How to Connect a Hard Disk Recorder to a Computer


by DoItYourself Staff

what you'll need

  • Hard Disk Recorder
  • Personal Computer

A hard disk recorder is an electronic device that enables you to transfer videos and record TV shows into your computer. You can also use a hard disk recorder as a digital jukebox. Connecting your hard disk recorder into your computer is a simple task and can be done within minutes. Here's how.

Step 1: Connect the Power Supply

Connect the AC adapter to your hard disk recorder. Plug the AC adapter into any household outlet.

Step 2: Adjust the Switch

A hard disk recorded has a selector switch that enables you to choose where you are using your hard disk recorder. In this case, adjust the selector switch into "computer" mode.

Step 3: Plug into the USB Port

Plug the USB cable of your hard disk recorder into any available USB slot in your computer.

Step 4: Final Procedures

Your computer will automatically detect your hard disk recorder. Wait for the device drivers of your hard disk recorder to fully install before using your hard disk recorder to record or transfer files into and from your computer. You have just hoe to connect a hard disk recorder into your computer.

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